This is a series of caches at or nearby sites that my geodog, Redtail, visited as a certified therapy dog. Redtail is my golden retriever who loves to geocache with me. He’s got a nose for a cache and knows when to sit and stay while I sign the log. He is exceptionally sweet and kind. When he was a puppy Mr. Redtail2000 and I promised that we would get him certified as a therapy dog. Admittedly, he had to take Canine Good Citizenship twice because during the final exam he jumped on the instructor… but only because he loved her so much. Those goldens sure do love to be a puppy! Finally at the mature age of eight, he’s made the ranks as a therapy dog certified by the Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers. Now I get to share with you some of the more poignant events that occurred during our visits. Please always be mindful and respectful of your surroundings when caching at these sites.
Redtail and I have been to the Medical Resort at Fiesta Park several times. What impresses me the most is the available square footage available to the residents compared to other facilities that we have visited. It is quite nice to say the least. Their physical therapy is also outstanding.
On one occasion we met a gentleman who we thought was napping but was really just resting his eyes. When he saw Redtail his whole world lit up. He shared how he didn’t have any children of his own but that he did teach as well as coach high school for his career. As he shared about the athletes on the teams that he coached he spoke of them as if they were his own children. How many of you remember a teacher and/or coach that made a difference in your life? I can remember several that guided me along my journey. I wonder if some of them spent time in a facility without family to come to visit.
Cache on…